At home, small comforts rule and, little by little, smart speakers and displays They have earned a place for themselves due to their usefulness: they play music, set reminders, allow you to make calls, or control lights without leaving the couch. In this context, Amazon presents a new generation of Echo which seeks to raise the bar in sound, design and responsiveness.
The company has unveiled in New York the Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11, all with more processing power and prepared for Unlock generative AI experiences with Alexa+ when it's available in Spain. The goal is clear: improve what they already do well and go a step further with an architecture designed for so-called ambient AI.
Echo Dot Max: Two bass speakers with more punch
The new Echo Dot Max It is the first Dot with two speakers and brag about bass almost three times more powerful compared to the previous generation. To achieve this, Amazon has redesigned the acoustic system and integrated the speaker directly into the housing, doubling the internal airflow for a richer bass response.
This model combines a high-definition woofer optimized for low frequencies with a custom tweeter which reinforces the high notes. The result is a compact speaker with volume and clarity above what was expected for its size. In Spain, its official price is € 109,99.
Echo Studio: compact, immersive, and with Dolby Atmos
El Echo Studio reduces its size by around 40% compared to the original and aims to offer the best sound in its category. It incorporates a high-definition woofer for deep bass and three full-range drivers strategically placed to create a wide, room-filling sound field.
This model is compatible with spatial audio and Dolby Atmos and debuts a spherical design with 3D fabric which maintains acoustic transparency, along with a new visual language of interaction which accompanies the classic ring light. Its price in Spain is € 239,99.
Create a home theater with Alexa Home Theater
If you're looking for a more immersive experience, Amazon allows Link up to five Echo Studios or Echo Dot Max to a compatible Fire TV Stick to set up a system of surround sound in minutes. With Alexa Home Theater, the adjustment is done automatically according to the room, avoiding complex installations and expensive equipment.
Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11: Sharper displays and better audio
Amazon's new smart displays arrive with a modern design and panels high density (more than one million pixels). Combining in-cell touch technology y negative liquid crystal reduces layers, improves the viewing angle and delivers a sharp image in both bright and dim environments. They also integrate a 13 MP camera for higher definition video calls and have expanded the usable screen area to show more relevant content.
In sound, both premiere renewed audio architecture front stereo speakers or with a custom woofer that projects the audio towards the user, achieving a more immersive sound spaceAs an optional accessory, there is a adjustable base custom designed and sold by € 39,99 and helps keep the screen at the ideal angle.
Chips and sensors: ready for generative AI
Custom chips are introduced within this family. AZ3 and AZ3 Pro, with a new AI Accelerator designed to run modern models. The Echo Dot Max use AZ3 to improve the conversation detection and the wake word, with microphones that achieve a accuracy close to 50% more compared to previous generations.
For its part, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8, and Echo Show 11 integrate AZ3 Pro, which expands audio capabilities and adds support for advanced language models y vision transformers. This hardware is supported Omnisense, a sensor platform that combines the 13 MP camera (on the Show), audio, ultrasound, WiFi radar, accelerometer and network signals (WiFi CSI) to offer answers of Alexa more contextual and proactive.
Prices and availability
The new devices can now be book in Spain and they will arrive Before the end of the yearThese are the official rates:
- Echo Dot Max: €109,99
- Echo Studio: €239,99
- Echo Show 8: €199,99
- Echo Show 11: €239,99
- Adjustable base (optional): €39,99
All models are prepared for Alexa+, the assistant with Generative AI from Amazon, which will be activated on these Echo once it is available in SpainMeanwhile, they already offer more agile interactions and improved voice understanding thanks to their new processors and sensors.
With this launch, Amazon strengthens its catalog with More powerful speakers, improved displays, and an AI brain Designed for the future. The combination of audio, design, and computing on the device, along with Omnisense, aims for a more natural experience in everyday life, while maintaining competitive prices and open reservations awaiting the deployment of Alexa+ in our country.
